{"product_id":"baratza-forte-ap","title":"Baratza Forté AP","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommercial-class ceramic burrs, a touchscreen interface, and a 50-hour-rated motor. Built for shops and the homes that want shop-grade.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Forté AP is Baratza's all-purpose commercial grinder. It was designed for specialty coffee shops and the serious home barista who wanted shop-grade gear. AP stands for All Purpose. The ceramic burrs give it a character that leans toward rich, chocolatey espresso and clean, body-forward filter brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chassis is metal. The grinding chamber is metal. The weight is thirteen pounds. This is not a grinder you move around. You set it down, plug it in, and start dialing in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interface is a touchscreen. Three programmable presets store dose parameters by weight or by time. Fifty-four-millimeter ceramic flat burrs by Ditting spin at 1950 RPM. Two hundred sixty grind settings give you more adjustment than you will ever use, which is the point of this class of tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003eCommercial-class ceramic burrs in a thirteen-pound metal chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe integrated scale dispenses grounds to plus-or-minus 0.2 grams. The touchscreen stores saved profiles per coffee. If you run multiple beans through the day, the Forté AP remembers what each one needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarranty is commercial-grade. One year or fifty hours of cumulative motor runtime, whichever comes first. For a home user grinding two or three doses a day, fifty hours is years of operation. For a shop, it is the break-in window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the top of Baratza's home-accessible lineup. The next step up is full commercial equipment. If you have been eyeing the Mahlkönigs and the Mazzers, the Forté AP is the Baratza answer to that question.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat the Forté AP brings to the counter.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e54mm flat ceramic burrs by Ditting\u003c\/strong\u003e — Manufactured by Ditting, a commercial grinder specialist. Ceramic burrs run cool and hold their edge for extended runtime. The AP burr set is tuned for rich body and chocolatey character across espresso and filter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTouchscreen interface\u003c\/strong\u003e — LCD touchscreen controls grind settings, timer, weight targets, and the three programmable presets. Clean menus, no buried submenus. Faster than button-and-dial grinders for multi-coffee households.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated scale, 0.2-gram accuracy\u003c\/strong\u003e — Built-in electronic scale measures grounds as they fall. Weight-based presets stop the motor within 0.2 grams of target. Accurate enough for espresso, fast enough for morning workflow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e260 grind settings\u003c\/strong\u003e — Twenty-six macro steps, ten micro steps per macro. More adjustment than any home user will exhaust. The breadth is there to let you tune for a specific coffee's ideal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1950 RPM motor\u003c\/strong\u003e — Faster burr speed than the Vario or the Virtuoso, tuned for the commercial-grade burr set. Grinds espresso at 2.1 grams per second, filter at 3.5 grams per second.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree programmable presets\u003c\/strong\u003e — Store three dose profiles, each with weight or time parameters. Switch between espresso, filter, and a second espresso recipe with a single button press.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal grinding chamber and chassis\u003c\/strong\u003e — Heavy-duty build. The grinding chamber is metal, the housing is metal, the portafilter holder is metal. Thirteen pounds of grinder, planted on the counter, dampening vibration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemovable hopper with bean shutoff\u003c\/strong\u003e — Hopper lifts off with a valve that seals the burr chamber. Swap coffees without running beans through or losing the remainder. Useful for subscribers who rotate through roasters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e58mm portafilter holder\u003c\/strong\u003e — Commercial-standard 58mm, swings under the spout. Grind directly into the basket. No dosing cup transfer step.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommercial-grade warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e — One year or fifty hours of motor runtime, whichever comes first. Engineered for continuous shop duty, which at home translates to years of daily grinding without concern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it works: How the Forté AP works.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a profile on the touchscreen. Single espresso, double, filter. Each profile stores macro and micro grind settings, a weight or time target, and a name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwing the 58mm portafilter or the grounds bin under the spout. The device holder positions it on the integrated scale. Press the profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe motor starts, the ceramic burrs spin at 1950 RPM, and the scale measures grounds as they fall. The grinder stops within 0.2 grams of your target. Pull the portafilter, tamp, pull the shot. For filter, the same workflow with a different profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for: Who the Forté AP is for.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe serious home barista who wants shop-grade equipment. The coffee professional who needs an AP grinder for a small cafe or a home workspace where guests try different coffees. The subscriber who has built up a lineup of espresso machines and is still buying a grinder at the Virtuoso or Vario level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you grind once a day and already have a Vario W+, the Forté's upgrade is in durability and burr quality, not in feature set. The Vario W+ does most of the same jobs at a lower price. If the ceramic burr character leans too chocolatey for your cup preferences, the Forté BG with steel burrs is the brighter option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEvery spec Baratza publishes.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBurrs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e54mm flat ceramic by Ditting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMotor speed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1950 RPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrind settings\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e260 total (26 macro x 10 micro)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrind range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e230 to 1150 microns\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrind speed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.1 g\/s (espresso), 3.5 g\/s (filter)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRetention\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLess than 1 gram between doses\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eIntegrated scale\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.2-gram accuracy, 3 programmable presets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDisplay\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLCD touchscreen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBean hopper capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 g (10 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrounds bin capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e227 g (8 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePortafilter holder\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetal, 58mm commercial standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetal grinding chamber and chassis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.9 kg (13 lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDimensions (W x D x H)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.25 x 7 x 14.25 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePower\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120V, 240W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 year or 50 motor hours, whichever comes first\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat ships with your Forté AP.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA commercial-grade grinder out of the box, with the accessories a shop would expect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaratza Forté AP grinder \u003cem\u003e(Metal chassis)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBean hopper with bean shutoff valve \u003cem\u003e(300 g capacity)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal portafilter holder \u003cem\u003e(58mm commercial standard)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrounds bin \u003cem\u003e(227 g capacity)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalibration tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBurr removal tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperations manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWarranty: Commercial-grade coverage.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaratza covers the Forté AP for 1 year or 50 hours of cumulative motor runtime, whichever comes first. The 50-hour rating is a commercial benchmark. For most home users, fifty hours of motor runtime translates to several years of daily grinding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eProduct information sourced from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baratza.com\/en-us\/product\/fortetm-ap-zcg1085\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ewww.baratza.com\u003c\/a\u003e. Origin \u0026amp; Story does not embellish manufacturer claims.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baratza","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47863370252513,"sku":null,"price":849.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5035\/3633\/files\/1085-ForteAP-Bin-01-Front-OnWhite-WEB.jpg?v=1768634482","url":"https:\/\/originandstory.coffee\/products\/baratza-forte-ap","provider":"Origin \u0026 Story","version":"1.0","type":"link"}